Thursday, October 20, 2011

Tirta Gangga Park | Cultures of Denpasar

Tirtagangga Park is one of the attractions that are located in the Village Ababi, District Abang, Bali. The distance is about 5 km to the north of the City Amlapura - the district capital - built in 1948 by Karangasem King Anak Agung Ketut Karangasem Anglurah.

Park Development of Tirta Ganga originated from the discovery of a large fountain in the village of Ababi, this discovery later inspired Karangasem King Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem to build a park that can be utilized as a means of recreation by the royal family at that time. The name of Tirta Ganga itself comes from two elements namely the word "Tirta" which means water that is blessed while "Ganga" is the name of a holy river in India.

Tirta Ganga Tour Park that was built in 1948 is supported by good road access and adequate transportation facilities, these places had become so easy to visit. Cluster of verdant hills and the expanse of terracing rice fields with a neat will give a deep impression for the visitors of Tirta Ganga Park.

In the park area there is a large pool decorated with various statues and ornaments unique water, while at the top of the park, which banyan tree stood firm as if the umbrella palinggih or Pura contained in these attractions. Gusts of wind that carries the water vapor as well as colorful flowers that adorn the garden area presents its own coolness and exoticism for travelers. A number of lodgings, restaurants and shops that display various handicrafts for tourists looking line up neatly outside the park. No exception for visitors who want to taste the local specialties such as mangosteen fruits, small stalls in the parking area, the merchant like competing to selling their product.